Andrew Vasquez
YEARTEAMGGSCGSHOWLSIPHitsERSOBBHRERA
2024Old Geezers3200061043.2267143351.44
MLB Player Data
DateNewsComment
May 6 2025Vasquez signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez began the season in the Mexican League, where he pitched 7.2 shutout innings while striking out six batters and walking one. He'll now add bullpen depth to the Angels organization, and he could pitch his way back into the majors if he continues to find success upon returning to affiliated ball.
Mar 21 2024The Tigers reassigned Vasquez to minor-league camp Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The big southpaw didn't allow a run in seven appearances this spring but will nonetheless find himself back at Toledo to begin the season. Vasquez will provide left-handed relief depth in the minors.
Nov 7 2023Vasquez elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez was outrighted off the Tigers' 40-man roster Monday and will now head to the open market. The 30-year-old southpaw should draw a good amount of offers after posting a 3.35 ERA over 48.1 innings of relief this past season between Philadelphia and Detroit.
Sep 29 2023Vasquez (calf) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez returns to the Tigers' bullpen for the final weekend of the 2023 campaign after missing about four weeks due to a calf injury. The 30-year-old southpaw has posted a 3.55 ERA and 40:22 K:BB in 45.2 innings of relief this season between Philadelphia and Detroit.
Sep 7 2023Vasquez (calf) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez has been sidelined by a calf tightness since Aug. 29. He shouldn't need much time to ramp up given that he works one inning at a time, so it's realistic that he could return to the Detroit bullpen by mid-September.
Aug 29 2023Vasquez was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left calf tightness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has surrendered eight earned runs over six innings since being claimed off waivers by Detroit in early August, and he'll now be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks. With just over a month left in the campaign, Vasquez could have difficulty returning this season if he requires a shutdown period beyond a few days.
Aug 12 2023Vasquez, who tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Red Sox, has a 2.16 ERA this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez was claimed off waivers from the Phillies on August 4, and the lefty has logged three scoreless outings since then. The back end of Detroit's bullpen is somewhat in flux due to control issues from regular closer Alex Lange, so Vasquez could earn higher-leverage work if he continues to pitch well.
Aug 4 2023Detroit claimed Vasquez off waivers from the Phillies on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez was designated for assignment Wednesday as the Phillies did some 40-man roster shuffling in the aftermath of Tuesday's trade deadline. The 29-year-old left-hander had posted an impressive 2.27 ERA with 34 strikeouts through 39.2 major-league innings this season for Philadelphia and could wind up being a nice waiver-wire grab for the Tigers.
Aug 2 2023The Phillies designated Vasquez for assignment Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster with the Phillies needing to clear room for two of their trade-deadline pickups in right-hander Michael Lorenzen and infielder Rodolfo Castro. Vasquez has largely operated in a middle-relief role for Philadelphia this season, accruing no saves or holds while turning in a 2.27 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB in 39.2 innings. His solid ratios could prompt another team in need of a lefty reliever to scoop him up off waivers.
Jun 18 2023Vasquez (2-0) earned the win Saturday against the Athletics, striking out two while allowing one hit, one walk and one unearned run over two innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez entered the game with the score tied in the bottom of the 10th and intentionally walked Esteury Ruiz to lead things off before needing just seven pitches to retire the next three batters. The lefty reliever returned in the 11th, this time with a one-run lead and proceeded to cough up the game-tying run on an RBI double from Carlos Perez. However, Kyle Schwarber came right back for Philadelphia in the bottom of the inning with an RBI single, giving the 29-year-old his second win of the season. Vasquez has struck out two in each of his last two appearances and lowered his ERA to 1.62 on the season with Saturday's effort.
Nov 9 2022Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez made a career-high 10 appearances in the majors between the Blue Jays and Giants last year and posted a 6.23 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 8.2 innings. He'll likely compete for a big-league roster spot during spring training in 2023.
Oct 3 2022Vasquez's contract was selected from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez lost his spot on the Giants' 40-man roster in late August but went unclaimed on waivers and remained in the organization. He should serve as a low-leverage reliever during the Giants' final series of the regular season after Thomas Szapucki (hip) was placed on the 15-day IL.
Aug 31 2022Vasquez was designated for assignment by the Giants on Wednesday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Aug. 17 after being DFA'd by the Phillies, but he will once again be placed on waivers. The left-hander appeared in four games with Triple-A Sacramento, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings while striking out six batters. The transaction freed a spot for Andrew Knapp on the Giants' 40-man roster and his contract was selected Wednesday.
Aug 17 2022Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Monday but will land a spot on the Giants' 40-man roster. He'll report to Triple-A Sacramento to begin his time with his new organization. The 28-year-old has made 14 relief appearances at the Triple-A level this year and has posted a 2.40 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in 15 innings.
Aug 15 2022Vasquez was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Aug. 2 after he was DFA'd by the Blue Jays, but he will now either remain with Lehigh Valley, get claimed by another team or get released outright. Although he's struggled in limited major-league action this year, the left-hander has produced a 2.40 ERA over 15 innings in 14 appearances at Triple-A this season.
Aug 2 2022The Phillies claimed Vasquez (ankle) off waivers from Toronto on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before landing on the Blue Jays' 15-day injured list in early June due to a right ankle sprain, Vasquez posted an 8.10 ERA in 6.2 innings of relief for the Blue Jays. He's now healthy again after making three appearances during a minor-league rehab assignment, but the Blue Jays didn't have a spot for him on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old will find a new home in Philadelphia, but he'll first have to prove himself at Triple-A before getting a call back to the majors.
Jul 29 2022Vasquez (ankle) made the second appearance of his rehab assignment Wednesday for Triple-A Buffalo, striking out one over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez started up his rehab assignment last weekend in the rookie-level Florida Complex League before moving up to the Blue Jays' top affiliate. The 28-year-old southpaw will likely stick with Buffalo through the weekend before the Blue Jays decide whether to activate him from the 15-day injured list or keep him on the minor-league assignment.
Jun 10 2022Vasquez (ankle) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez sprained his right ankle while attempting to cover first base Wednesday against the Royals. He'll now miss at least the next two weeks and potentially more time beyond that. Jeremy Beasley was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
Jun 8 2022Vasquez was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle after exiting Wednesday's loss to the Royals, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez suffered the injury while attempting to cover first base, as he rolled his ankle when contacting the bag. It wouldn't be surprising if the left-hander requires a trip to the injured list, but for now he should be considered day-to-day.
May 16 2022The Blue Jays recalled Vasquez from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The addition of Vasquez gives the Blue Jays another healthy left-handed option out of the bullpen after southpaw Tim Mayza (forearm) was moved to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Vasquez previously made three relief appearances for Toronto earlier this season, covering 2.1 innings in total and giving up four earned runs on four hits and two waks.
May 4 2022The Blue Jays optioned Vasquez to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tossing 22 pitches in his one-inning relief appearance in Tuesday's 9-1 loss to the Yankees, Vasquez might not have been available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale. As a result, the Blue Jays opted to move Vasquez off the active roster and replace him with Casey Lawrence, whose contract was selected from Buffalo.
Apr 4 2022Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez inked a deal with Toronto on March 11 with the hope of cracking the Opening Day roster, but he'll begin 2022 in the minors following Monday's transaction. He made five relief appearances for the Blue Jays this spring, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while fanning five over 3.1 frames.
Mar 11 2022Vasquez signed a contract with the Blue Jays on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez has made 12 relief appearances in the majors with the Twins and Dodgers across the last four seasons, and he'll now sign a major-league deal with Toronto ahead of the 2022 campaign. The southpaw spent most of last season at the Triple-A level, and he posted a 3.54 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 79:24 K:BB in 48.1 innings. He'll likely serve as a low-leverage reliever for the Blue Jays in 2022.
Nov 30 2021Vasquez wasn't tendered a contract for 2022 by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez appeared in two games during late September for Los Angeles after spending most of 2021 at Triple-A. He'll likely need to settle for a minor-league deal to earn a look in spring training.
Sep 29 2021Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez was promoted from Triple-A over the weekend and will return there without appearing in a game for the Dodgers. The left-hander has appeared in only two big-league games this season and has a 3.61 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 77:24 K:BB over 47.1 innings at Triple-A.
Sep 26 2021Vasquez was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez made his Dodgers debut in early September, allowing one unearned run on one hit while striking out three and walking none across a pair of relief appearances. He'll give the team an extra left-handed option in the bullpen, with outfielder Luke Raley optioned to clear space on the roster.
Sep 6 2021Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vasquez made two appearances in the big leagues after his contract was selected Thursday, and he gave up an unearned run while striking out three in 1.2 innings. The southpaw will now head back to the minors after Neftali Feliz's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Monday.
Sep 4 2021Vasquez was tagged with a blown save against San Francisco on Friday, pitching two-thirds of an inning and allowing an unearned run on one hit while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was inserted in a difficult spot in his debut with Los Angeles, as he was asked to protect a one-run 11th-inning lead in the battle for first place in the NL West. Vasquez gave up a single that allowed the inherited runner at second base to score but recovered to retire the next two batters -- including notching a clutch whiff of Mike Yastrzemski with a runner on third base and one out -- before he was removed from the contest. Vasquez doesn't figure to see many situations as stressful as Friday's since he's likely to be used mostly in a low-leverage role while up in the majors.
Sep 2 2021Vasquez's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers acquired Vasquez from the Twins on the final day of August, and it did not take them long to add him to the big-league roster for the first time. Vasquez has not appeared in a big-league game since 2019, but the Dodgers will be hoping he can contain opposing left-handers, as he limited lefties to a .143 batting average and posted a 29:6 K:BB against them over 33 games with Triple-A Rochester this season.